Local News
SJB Lawmaker Forecasts Economic Strain and Move Toward National Government.
May 19, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Opposition MP Sujeewa Senasinghe has warned of an impending economic downturn in Sri Lanka, projecting the US Dollar exchange rate could surpass Rs. 360 and suggesting a push for a national government within months.
Economy
World Bank Forecasts Massive Energy Price Hike Amid Middle East Conflict.
April 29, 2026 at 8:11 PM
The World Bank warns of a potential 24% surge in global energy prices by 2026, marking the largest increase since the start of the Ukraine war, fueled by escalating instability in the Middle East.
Local News
Central Bank Submits Key 2025 Economic Progress Reports to President Dissanayake.
April 20, 2026 at 4:08 PM
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has formally submitted its 2025 Annual Economic Review and Financial Statements to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, highlighting sustained economic resilience and macroeconomic stability.




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